Assistant Professor - CRT

Emory University School of Medicine Job Opportunity

Emory University School of Medicine (SOM) invites applications for Physician or Physician Scientist at the Assistant or Associate level within the Department of Human Genetics (DOHG). This role offers a dynamic balance of clinical care, teaching, and human genetics research, with cutting edge research and the mentorship of future medical professionals. We are seeking candidates with ABMGG board certification or eligibility in the fields of clinical and/or biochemical genetics.

Core Functions:

• Patient Care: Provide clinical evaluations and medical management in general genetics, metabolic disease, or specialty clinics.
• Teaching: Educate and train medical students, resident physicians, and clinical fellows.
• Research: Engage in clinical or laboratory-based human genetics research initiatives, with potential startup funding available for physician-scientists and publish scientific findings

Primary Physician Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Geneticist for the Department of Human Genetics within the Division of Medical Genetics for inpatient and outpatient clinical services.
• Expectation of meeting/exceeding established departmental clinical goals.
• Call coverage responsibility for Emory Healthcare and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Minimum Qualifications: An M.D., MD/ Ph.D, or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant biomedical science. Must be board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) in clinical genetics and/or biochemical genetics and a strong record of research excellence and postdoctoral training experience.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance.

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